Meet Our Team

Occupational Therapists

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    Judy Loon

    Senior Occupational Therapist
    Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
    Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

    Judy has special interests in:
    • Sensory-based assessments and intervention for kids and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Assessments and intervention for complex diagnoses (intellectual disability, physical disability, Cerebral Palsy, Downs syndrome and other genetic/neurological disorders)
    • Paediatric occupational therapy interventions at home or in the classroom (play skills, self-care, fine motor and gross motor skills, behavioural support)
    • Supporting the development of independent living skills for adults with disability
    • Equipment prescription

    Thriving while away from work looks like: Drinking good coffee or eating ramen with her husband David, going on beach holidays with her family, doing craft projects (currently learning how to crochet!).

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    Fiona Jongsma

    Occupational Therapist
    Bachelor of AppSci Occupational Therapy
    Masters of Divinity

    Certificate in ACT Therapy

    Fiona has special interests in:
    • Working with children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities
    • Working with parents as partners in therapy
    • Collaborative transdisciplinary practice
    • Working with culturally and linguistically diverse families

    Thriving while away from work looks like: Going to the beach, hiking, rock climbing and painting.

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    Veronica Mak

    Occupational Therapist
    Master of Occupational Therapy 
    Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology 

    Veronica has special interests in:
    • Working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, and other genetic or neurological conditions, as well as supporting their families
    • Providing interventions in sensory gym settings and community environments
    • Incorporating the DIRFloortime® approach (Basic DIRFloortime® Provider)
    • Supporting the development of independent living skills, such as toileting and meal preparation

    Thriving while away from work looks like: Going on walks with her husband Louis, spending time with her cat Darlington, exploring new hobbies, listening to music, watching TV shows or National Geographic documentaries.

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    Joanne Shih

    Occupational Therapist
    Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Occupational Therapy) 

    Joanne has special interests in:
    • School Readiness
    • Play based therapy
    • Fussy eating therapy
    • Supporting independent living skills with adult clients
    • Working with children and their families

    Thriving while away from work looks like: Discovering new places to eat, drinking coffee, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends

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    Charmaine Ng

    Occupational Therapist
    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
    Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
    Licensed Swim Australia teacher – support neurodiverse swimmers

    Charmaine has special interests in:
    • Working with neurodiverse children and their families
    • Providing interventions and therapies for:
    ‍ ‍- School readiness
    ‍ ‍- Early intervention
    ‍ ‍- Play skills
    ‍ ‍- Self-care skills
    ‍ ‍- Fine motor skills
    ‍ ‍- Sensory and communication challenges‍ ‍
    • Interacting with culture and linguistically diverse children and families

    Thriving while away from work looks like: Doing pilates, baking, playing tennis, jogging, and spending time with family and friends.